Takeshi Konomi

(b. 26 June 1970, Japan)

Mangaka Takeshi Konomi is best known for his tennis manga 'The Prince of Tennis' ('Tenisu no Ôjisama'), which was serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shônen Jump from July 1999 to March 2008. The manga's follow-up, 'New Prince of Tennis' commenced publication in Jump Square in March 2009. The series has been adapted into an anime series as well as a musical and several video games.